Birds and Bulls
Aug 20, 2013 13:26:53 #
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Aug 20, 2013 13:37:48 #
...And sometimes we're full of bull, or giving others the bird, don't forget that, lol. Excellent moody shot. Love the lighting and 'feel' of the scene.
Aug 20, 2013 13:50:11 #
Whatever was done to the photo it was done VERY WELL! I wish I could see those lashes at 100%.
Aug 20, 2013 14:01:26 #
erpatterson78
Loc: Ohio
Russ, this is one of my fav photos I've seen. The clouds to the birds flying in the background, to the bull and bird. You could have cropped out just the bull and it would look awesome. Looks like it might of had some HDR done to it? I was just wondering if it was from a real picture because if so that is just really neat how you captured everything in that photo. Again this picture is GREAT!
Aug 20, 2013 15:41:42 #
erpatterson78 wrote:
Russ, this is one of my fav photos I've seen. The clouds to the birds flying in the background, to the bull and bird. You could have cropped out just the bull and it would look awesome. Looks like it might of had some HDR done to it? I was just wondering if it was from a real picture because if so that is just really neat how you captured everything in that photo. Again this picture is GREAT!
Not HDR... not that simple.
One of my fine art type images. I am just at the point where I don't mind showing them.
This particular image was made from four separate photos.
It has taken me more than two years to figure out how to light match and color match multiple photos. Finally at the point where I feel like I've broken the code.
Thanks to everyone for the comments.
Russ
Aug 20, 2013 15:46:27 #
PalePictures wrote:
Sometimes we're the Bird and sometimes the Bull.
The shot and processing is a delight as are all your posted shots. Please tell me you get it wrong once in a while. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Aug 20, 2013 17:50:10 #
wonkytripod wrote:
The shot and processing is a delight as are all your posted shots. Please tell me you get it wrong once in a while. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks wonky. I guess wrong is a relative thing. I only post what I like. I've got a ton of mistakes.(LOL)
Aug 20, 2013 21:27:27 #
Aldebaran wrote:
Whatever was done to the photo it was done VERY WELL! I wish I could see those lashes at 100%.
A larger view of this image is now available at RussElkins.com
Aug 20, 2013 21:43:56 #
I just stared at this for at least 5 min. I think it is great, one of the best I've seen in a while.
Aug 20, 2013 22:05:17 #
RaydancePhoto wrote:
I just stared at this for at least 5 min. I think it is great, one of the best I've seen in a while.
Thanks Raydance. It's a lot of work to create a composite like this. I still struggle with it some...but I'm getting better. I'm also getting faster at it. 65 layers in 1.5 hours.
Aug 20, 2013 22:14:31 #
There is so much story and imagination in here, Russ. Fine Art!! I'm awed. There is just so much going on. Even the bird and bull's expression seems to tell another story. I cannot quit looking at this!
Aug 20, 2013 22:21:10 #
carlysue wrote:
There is so much story and imagination in here, Russ. Fine Art!! I'm awed. There is just so much going on. Even the bird and bull's expression seems to tell another story. I cannot quit looking at this!
Thanks for looking and commenting Carly Sue.
All the images (4)were taken over two days in South Carolina.
Finally made it back to WV.
Aug 20, 2013 22:30:29 #
PalePictures wrote:
A larger view of this image is now available at RussElkins.com
Thanks! A true piece of art.
Aug 20, 2013 22:54:39 #
Aldebaran wrote:
Thanks! A true piece of art.
Thanks for looking and the kind words!
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